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Prescription onlyPenicillin antibiotic
Amoxicillin
Brand names
MoxNovamoxAmoxil
Uses
Bacterial infections of the throat, ear, chest, sinuses and urinary tract.
How it works
Inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis, killing susceptible bacteria.
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Rash
Serious side effects
- Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- C. difficile colitis
Who should not take it
Known penicillin allergy.
Drug interactions
May reduce effectiveness of oral contraceptives; interacts with allopurinol.
Storage
Store below 25°C; reconstituted syrup refrigerate and discard after 7 days.
Pregnancy category
B — No evidence of risk in humans
Sources: WHO · ICMR AMR guidelines